Summary

Franchising outside of the United States can be both extremely challenging and incredibly lucrative. There are opportunities in established countries, like Western Europe, as well as in growing countries, such as India, Brazil and China.

Know your turf

Understanding how the country in which you are interested in franchising works is essential to succeeding. In exchange for all the difficulties caused by working within a different culture and a different system of laws is an opportunity for massive profits.

Major opportunities

International franchises are often available as master franchises—where the franchisee is in charge of all franchising in a country or regional—or area developer franchising, where the franchisee is in charge of all franchising for a region or city.

Where do I go?

Hot locations for international franchises change constantly as economic trends begin or end around the world. China, Colombia, India, Vietnam and South Africa are growing economies that could support more franchises in coming years.

Will I have company?

Yes! There are lots of other entrepreneurs taking the risk and working overseas—32 percent of the units of the top 200 franchises are located abroad.

Featured Franchises

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As an SMS Masterminds licensee, you'll receive an exclusive market in which to sell a state of the art mobile-based loyalty program to local businesses. Replacing traditional punch-card loyalty programs, SMS Masterminds is the next generation of direct marketing.

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Menchie’s is a frozen yogurt franchise that allows customers to mix and match among nearly a hundred rotating flavors of frozen yogurt, and top them with some 70 rotating toppings. Menchie’s innovative self-serve model leads to happy, loyal, repeat guests.

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ComForCare HomeCare provides in-home non-medical care and skilled nursing services to support individuals' independence, dignity, and quality of life. Customers are primarily elderly but can include others in need. ComForCare seeks franchisees with great empathy, management experience, and relationship-building skills.

SuperGreen Solutions is a leading a franchise in commercial energy efficient solutions, making us truly a 'one stop energy efficient solution shop'. We are different because we look at energy creation and energy saving from a holistic point of view, to provide our clients with total solutions.

The PostalAnnex+ brand is one of the nation's largest franchise networks of retail shipping and business services centers. Each location serves a growing customer base of homemakers, small and large businesses, offering complete shipping options from whole-house moving to overnight document delivery.

For more than 50 years, Kumon has helped millions of children worldwide advance their reading and math abilities. As a franchise owner, you’ll help your students build the critical math and reading skills that can help them achieve more in school, and in life.

Home Helpers provides medical, non-medical and personal care services for seniors and others needing short or long term care. Home Helpers offers franchisees marketing and public relations expertise, comprehensive training, a national accounts program, and personalized support.

With more than 700 centers – and an average of two more opening each week – Mathnasium is rapidly growing around the world. We provide neighborhood environments where humanity combines with math expertise.

ComForCare HomeCare provides in-home non-medical care and skilled nursing services to support individuals' independence, dignity, and quality of life. Customers are primarily elderly but can include others in need. ComForCare seeks franchisees with great empathy, management experience, and relationship-building skills.

As an SMS Masterminds licensee, you'll receive an exclusive market in which to sell a state of the art mobile-based loyalty program to local businesses. Replacing traditional punch-card loyalty programs, SMS Masterminds is the next generation of direct marketing.

Thaï Express franchisees all share the same passion. We are looking for dynamic, openminded individuals or groups that have good organizational skills and experience, as well as the ability to motivate others to accomplish great things as a team

Baja Fresh is a well known (first established in 1990) fast casual Mexican restaurant franchise with a heavy emphasis on fresh, healthy, handmade ingredients. Ideal for someone with restaurant or franchise experience with ambition to own multiple units.

SIGNARAMA is the largest sign franchisor in the world. The sign industry has become more than a $49 billion market and SIGNARAMA has been ranked by Entrepreneur as the top franchise in the industry for nine straight years.

The Sushi Shop team provides full support to its franchisees in the opening of a new franchise, including drawing up plans, selecting equipment, coordinating and supervising the actual construction work.

EmboridMe is the world’s first embroidery and promotional products franchise. Entrepreneur has named EmbroidMe as the leading full-service garment printing concept for over 10 years. Franchisees can take advantage of high volume buying power and internet advertising programs.

An iconic brand for 50 years and running, AAMCO initially made its name as the world's largest transmission repair franchise. AAMCO locations now offer total auto care, which means greater repeat business for franchisees. No automative experience is needed to own an AAMCO: franchisees have a team to perform the actual service work.

Being a Transworld Business Advisors is essentially three complementary businesses rolled in one: business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development. They teach you how to succeed in every aspect all three profit centers.

For nearly two decades, Planet Smoothie has been one of the most innovative smoothie franchises in the world. With more than 100 stores throughout the United States, we are known for our healthy ingredients, sweeteners and supplements — and that has helped our brand develop a huge following.

Menchie’s is a frozen yogurt franchise that allows customers to mix and match among nearly a hundred rotating flavors of frozen yogurt, and top them with some 70 rotating toppings. Menchie’s innovative self-serve model leads to happy, loyal, repeat guests.

Experimac is the innovator in sales and service of Apple® products. Their multiple revenue stream model includes sales of pre-owned Apple® computers and devices, repair of laptops, phones and tablets, trade-ins of existing devices, and sales of accessories, upgrades and software.

Cinnabon has been serving delicious goodies for over 25 years and seeks franchisees who are passionate about owning their own Cinnabon Bakery to continue expansion and create lasting memories for their Guests. Retail management or business ownership experience required.

HouseMaster has been helping entrepreneurs from all educational and business backgrounds realize their dreams for the past 34 years, and has collectively performed over 2.5 million inspections. HouseMaster continues to be the recognized authority on everything home inspection.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is a full service family restaurant and pub. Each location has a game room for kids, a bar for adults and a full menu of food options. Beef 'O' Brady's is ideal for someone looking to be hands-on as they do not allow absentee ownership.